If Yelp had a zero-star option, that's what this would get…read more I flew 2,300 miles from Los Angeles to Michigan's Upper Peninsula for our annual golf trip with 20 guys from Michigan and Wisconsin. We wanted one great steakhouse dinner to cap off the weekend, but instead, we got one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had. Since many local steakhouses don't take reservations, we ended up at Horizons Steakhouse inside Island Resort & Casino. At first, we were excited--a 20-ounce ribeye was around $70, and they even advertised a 32-ounce Tomahawk for $150. What arrived was almost unbelievable. The "American Wagyu" had no marbling. The ribeye had no sear and was not well seasoned. They weren't just underwhelming--they looked like low-grade (Select) steaks with thick, untrimmed fat around the edges instead of actual marbling. Everyone at the table reached for salt and pepper just to make them edible--but that didn't work for long. Then came the Tomahawk (a ribeye, but with a large bone still in it). It looked half the size of the 20-ounce ribeye sitting next to it. When we questioned it, the manager admitted the actual meat was only about 16 ounces. The rest of the advertised "32 ounces" was simply the giant bone. Think about that: A 20-ounce ribeye cost $70. A smaller ribeye attached to a bone cost $150. I've ordered Tomahawks all over the country, and I've never seen one marketed this way. It felt incredibly misleading--and the disappointment didn't stop there. The asparagus had a strange chemical flavor that literally reminded several of us of charcoal lighter fluid and artificial (liquid) smoke. We mentioned it, and the manager acknowledged they had received similar complaints before--not only about the asparagus, but about the steaks as well. That was the most disappointing part--not that something went wrong, but that management already knew people were saying the same things... and nothing appeared it was going to change, not even have changes considered. To their credit, the manager removed the Tomahawk & other steaks and things from our bill and tried to make things right. Our waitress was tipped well, regardless. Unfortunately, the replacement pork tenderloin wasn't any better. It had no real sear and was so dry it was like eating a pork cotton ball. You'd think that after having to remove hundreds of dollars from our bill already, they would've taken special care to make this one right. They didn't. For context, I owned a barbecue catering company for years, graduated from culinary school, and now develop my own seasoning blends and sauces. I'm not expecting every steakhouse to be Peter Luger or Bern's Steak House, but I am expecting a restaurant charging $70-$150 per steak to know how to source quality beef, season it, and put a proper crust on it--that's the BASELINE. Ironically, the only dinner food anyone at our table agreed was excellent... was the French-style carrots--the very side dish the manager told us NOT to order because she didn't think they were good. And we did get a few desserts that were obviously made by someone other than the "grill master" because they were excellent! That pretty much summed up the entire experience. We left wondering how a restaurant charging premium steakhouse prices could deliver food that would struggle to compete with the lowest end chain restaurants--I promise a Denny's T-Bone steak and eggs BLOWS this "steakhouse" away. Some people confuse expensive with exceptional--this restaurant is counting on it! A fancy dining room can't hide less than Walmart-caliber (non dry-aged) beef. If you think this is a five-star steakhouse, you've probably never been to one--because the only thing premium about this place is the prices. Next year's golf trip will absolutely NOT include this place.

Beautiful views from the 12th floor surrounded by nothing but pure nature as far as you can see…read more This doesn't feel like the deep north woods of upper Michigan while enjoying first class dining that would be highly desirable in any high end location in the country. The lobster bisque was perhaps the BEST I've ever had. The steakhouse salad in cherry vinaigrette had a very subtle flavor but balance well. The T-bone was cooked perfectly to medium rare and married well with the whipped garlic butter. The brussel sprouts were a little under done but were flavorful and perfectly sweet. The mushrooms risotto was a nice side but about what you'd expect so nothing special. My ONLY complaint was that the service was a little underwhelming. I waited for my coke to be refilled nearly 10 minutes each time. Waitress only check back on me once and another tattooed waitress completely ignored me when I attempted to get her attention. This is a nice surprise with flavorful dishes and beautiful views in a surprising location.

Island Resort & Casino is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. It doesn't look like much from the…read moreoutside, but inside the resort & casino are quite nice. Check-in went smoothly and the individual checking us in was very friendly. Our room was on the top floor and had a view of the parking lot. The room itself was clean and had two recliners in it which was a first in a hotel room for us. We didn't have a mini fridge or safe in the room, which seemed odd as these tend to be standard. I had terrible allergies while staying in this room. It was also extremely cold in the hotel; they had the air conditioning on full blast. That being said, this was probably the quietest hotel room I've ever been in and the bed was very comfortable. The casino itself isn't super big, but big enough. They have a great selection of slot machines, as well as table games. Unfortunately, they do not offer free play to new card members. They offered $5 if you used the app but it didn't work. And the machines didn't even payout enough to keep playing, let alone to win. I've never been to a casino that didn't pay out at all, but this was it. We travel to a lot of different casinos and this one just didn't do it for us. We don't go in expecting to win, but we do hope to be able to play a bit without breaking the bank and that was just not the case here. Island Resort & Casino just isn't anything special and if it's a drive for you as it was for us, it's definitely not worth the trip. We won't be returning.

I come annually to play poker here and they no longer have poker or tournaments because they have…read moreno pit bosses. They all quit because of sub-standard pay. I have talked to several players who come to enjoy golf and then a night of poker. All are disappointed and ready to look in the lower peninsula so they can enjoy both. Shame on you Island Casino!

The food was excellent. We had whitefish, lamb and steak. The service was first class. The…read morewaitstaff was knowledgeable and attentive. The facility is smart, cozy and clean. We rate the ambiance a 5 out of 5.

Our favorite! Joseph was a great server. Tried tuna tartare and it was super. Love the wedge salad…read moreand cast iron chicken. Sunsets are the best! Beautiful ambiance!

Its nice to have a quality outdoor gear store in IM. If you are looking for bikes, skis and outdoor…read moreclothing...ie Northface, Smartwool etc....this is the place to look. Mortls is not a hunting and fishing outdoors store so search elsewhere for that gear. We purchased two Xcountry ski packages from Mortls at a very reasonable price. They have a very knowledgeable staff.

From the owner: Without Customer Service - I am Nothing. I live and breather this quote I created over 30 years…read moreago when I started what is now Mortl's Sports Center. We carry Quality Products & service everything we sell but also service products we don't sell. Our goal is to have every customer leave and say WOW! We call it the WOW experience. Our staff does not work on commission - we are all simply here to give you the best buying experience when it comes to specialty sporting goods equipment. You will never experience the used car salesman approach. We are simply here to help you based upon the budget you have set for your purchase. We specialize in bicycles, fitness equipment, xc skis, downhill skis, snowboards, sunglasses, snowshoes, stand up paddle boards, footwear, clothing and more. We carry all of the top brands like Trek, Giant, Matrix, Horizon, Rossignol, Fischer, Burton, Oakley, NorthFace, Under Armour and more. I look forward to meeting you. Rich Mortl - Owner

I cannot speak for the inn, but I can tell you their dining is fantastic. After several recs for…read morelunch at the White Gull Inn from both tourists and locals, I'm so happy we chose to eat here during our stay in Door County. I ordered the "Closed Doorwich," and it was seriously one of the tastiest, most memorable sandwiches I've ever had! The caramelized apples?! c'mon! You can't go wrong with either of their chips or potato salad on the side- both were excellent. The staff was friendly and the service was great. I highly recommend sitting on the back patio if you can- very open, clean, and quaint. We will be back to try that cherry stuffed french toast!

Friendly staff. Nostalgic setting…read more Delicious food. Butternut squash soup was very tasty, as was the roasted vegetables sandwich. Giant French toast was delicious, too.

A must do if you're in Fish Creek! So glad we made the time, we had a wonderful experience and the…read moreviews were incredible. Our boat was captained by Brian and his deck hand/entertainment of the night was Ben; both very professional and got us out and back in safely. Ben was fantastic on the acoustic guitar, excellent voice and sense of humor. It was a small group when we went but he still worked the crowd. The boat was clean and I appreciated that they had binoculars available in each bench seat so you could take advantage of seeing the sights. Ben also does some of the scenic tours so he threw in a few nuggets of info about the area in between songs but overall the focus was on the music and enjoying the views. Sunset was perfect! Would highly recommend.

Great Boat, Great Views, Great Captain, Great Narrators, Great Music on the Sunset Cruises!read more

We selected this restaurant based on the reviews and menu and were not in any way disappointment…read more Everything we ate was excellent. Started with the cheese plate and very much enjoyed the selection. I wish they would have provided more bread or crackers but that is because I'm a carb lover. Additionally, we had to clarify what one of the items on the cheese plate was because it tasted like alcohol to my husband. Looked like olives or cherries. It was indeed a type of cherry and had alcohol. I was grateful we had asked before trying myself at 8 months pregnant. My husband got the pressed 1/2 chicken and we both loved it. It had an incredible depth of flavor, great seasoning. I got the braised short ribs and enjoyed these as well. However, I wished they had been served with mashed potatoes instead of what I believe were grits. We ended our meal with the flourless chocolate cake which was the perfect cherry on top. Caramel spoons with popped amaranth on top were served with our check. Nice touch! Cozy atmosphere, nice fire crackling and friendly servers. What more can we ask for?

The ideal brunch spot in Fish Creek. My fiancé and I had the prosciutto eggs Benedict and it was…read moremouthwatering. The hollandaise was perfectly prepared. Sitting on the sun porch, sipping coffee, cherry juice and mimosas was an idyllic way to spend the first official day of spring.